Dr. Thomas Walters, MD
5717 Balcones DR, Austin, TX 78731 • +1-492-555-3436
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Austin Percentiles
NPI #1609852664 • CBSA 12420 • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Austin, TX (5717 Balcones DR), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Thomas Walters, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2011) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (44.29th Austin percentile) (33.54th TX percentile; Z-score -0.17σ across 1,754 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Walters's longitudinal care intensity (3.4 billed units per patient across 515 individuals) centers on 92014 (649 annual units) and 92134 ($195–$268 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Thomas Walters in Austin (78731) face an estimated $211.00 initial evaluation fee at 5717 Balcones DR (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 9-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.95/5 from 13 verified reports).
From 5717 Balcones DR in Austin (+1-492-555-3436), Dr. Walters, MD (15-year clinical track record) delivers 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Austin, TX Ophthalmology peers
1,754 annual services across 515 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 649 | 44.29th | $355 – $486 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 456 | 46.29th | $195 – $268 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 298 | 44.29th | $235 – $321 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 210 | 43.29th | $427 – $585 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 140 | 44.29th | $1564 – $2143 |
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Dr. Thomas Walters, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Walters National Provider Identifier | NPI #1609852664 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78731) |
| Dr. Walters Austin CMS Volume Rank | 44.29th Pct (1,754 CMS svcs; Z -0.172σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $211.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Austin, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $211.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.65/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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